Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9

The Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9 district in Arizona serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district's schools showcase a diverse student population, with Hispanic and White students making up the majority. While the high school, Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School, has strong academic performance and graduation rates, the elementary school, West Sedona Elementary School, has mixed results, and the alternative school, Red Rock Academy, faces significant challenges with low graduation and high dropout rates.

Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School stands out as the largest school in the district with 482 students. It boasts above-average state test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, and a 75.9% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the district average. However, the school also has a relatively high dropout rate of 6.3%. In contrast, West Sedona Elementary School has a student population of 256 and a mixed academic performance, with some grades performing above the district and state averages, while others fall below. The school also has a high percentage of students (61.72%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

The alternative school, Red Rock Academy, serves only 10 students and faces significant challenges, with a low four-year graduation rate of 25% and a high dropout rate of 21.4%. The school's spending per student ($4,440) is the lowest among the three schools, which may contribute to the difficulties in supporting student success and completion. Overall, the data suggests that while the district's high school is performing well, the elementary and alternative schools face unique challenges that require targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational outcomes for all students.